Everyone please rise for the one and only Kate Middleton, who just made her grand debut as the Princess of Wales.
Today, the royal attended a special state banquet at Buckingham Palace for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. While she has done a few solo appearances since King Charles ascended the throne, this marked her first official event as the Princess of Wales.
Princess Catherine wore a stunning white gown by Jenny Packham, which featured cape-like sleeves and bejeweled shoulders. She accessorized the striking dress with a familiar headpiece: Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara. The piece holds a special meaning to the royal family because it was one of Princess Diana’s favorite tiaras.
The Princess of Wales also wore earrings that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law, along with a bracelet from Queen Elizabeth’s jewelry collection.
The appearance came just a few hours after she and her husband, Prince William, joined a procession for Ramaphosa.
During the outing, Princess Catherine wore a stunning magenta outfit that seemingly paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth (who often wore monochrome ensembles). The coat dress was designed by Emilia Wickstead and featured long sleeves, a belted waist and a pleated skirt. The princess accessorized with a matching pillbox hat, a clutch and pumps by Gianvito Rossi.
Shout-out to Princess Catherine for stealing the show in the best way possible.
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